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There's more to every story if you take the time to tell it. The Why gets to the "why" behind an issue that matters in your community, diving deep to give you a fuller view – and an illuminating listening experience.

He’d like to do more for small businesses and focus on more affordable healthcare. He would like to create regional insurance pools to reduce costs.

Carney says he’d like to reduce healthcare waste and supports patient-centered medical homes. These homes would be supported by an association of family physicians, etc.

Education

John Carney’s campaign literature supports more math, science and technology training in schools. He says an emphasis should be put on attracting world class teachers. He believes in providing what ever tools necessary to do the job.

Carney also says the goal is create jobs for the 21st century. He says he wants to find ways to make colleges, universities and community college more affordable. He believes in strengthening the federal Pell grant and student loans as a way to off set college tuitions.

Economy

John Carney’s campaign literature says that investing in emerging and renewable energy technology is the best way to create jobs.

He wants to lower taxes and federal regulations on small businesses. He says he will work with banks and the federal finance system so red tape on small business can be streamlined.

He wants to lower the government debt as he calls that a long term drag on our economy. He says a priority to make sure families can pay their mortgage, save for college and retirement.